SLEEPOVERS

A Sleepover at the Science Centre is a great group event, an unforgettable family outing and a unique indoor camping experience.

2018 Theme: Wild ScienceA night at the Science Centre can get wild! Follow an epic journey of scientific discovery in the IMAX® film Amazon Adventure and encounter phenomenal examples of camouflage and mimicry. Embark on your own exclusive after-dark expedition through our exhibit halls – take on our climbing wall, crawl through a bat cave or track down the wild animals that live in our rain forest. Then replenish your reserves with a late night snack before you hit the dance floor at our DJ/PJ dance party!

Sleeping areas throughout the Ontario Science Centre are assigned by the Sleepover program staff and cannot be selected. Washrooms are readily accessible for changing. Please note that we do not have shower facilities and, in true sleepover fashion, all participants will bunk down on the floor to sleep overnight.

Please note: Most sleeping areas are not carpeted and exhibits are not completely dark due to emergency lighting.

Program Information

Sample Agenda (subject to change)

Evening Program

6 - 7 p.m.

Check-in

7 - 9 p.m.

Exclusive IMAX film screening and special programming

9:30 - 11 p.m.

Exhibit exploration and snack

11 - 11:30 p.m.

DJ / PJ dance party

12:00 a.m.

Bedtime - lights out!

Morning Program

6:45 - 7 a.m.

Wake up

7 - 8:15 a.m.

Scheduled breakfast times

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Exhibit exploration

9 a.m.

Sleepover Program ends

10 a.m.

Science Centre re-opens

Sleepover dates, agenda, film and program contents are subject to change without notice.

Supervision and Security

Group Leaders/ Organizers are responsible for supervision of their participants.

The minimum supervision ratio is one adult, leader or supervisor to eight children.

The Ontario Science Centre has special emergency procedures and protocols for overnight events. Fire-drill procedures are reviewed with Sleepover participants at the beginning of the night.

Security staff and Sleepover program staff remain in the building throughout the night.

Prices

$64/person$59/person for Members* and groups of 10 or more.

Groups of any size may register for a Sleepover. All groups or families must have at least one adult (19+ years old) and meet the supervision ratio of one adult to eight children.

Price includes all applicable taxes. Additional coupons and/or passes do not apply. The Sleepover program is offered as a complete package only. No program substitutions. Sleepover dates, agenda, film, policies, price and program contents are subject to change without notice.

Fees are waived for Support Persons accompanying Sleepover participants with disabilities. Call our Recreational Programs Office, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., at 416-696-3256 for more information about booking your Support Person(s).

*To Qualify for Ontario Science Centre Member’s Discount:

The person booking the Sleepover must hold a current Silver, Gold, Planetary, Stellar, Galactic or Cosmic level Ontario Science Centre Membership that includes children.

The membership must be valid on the date the Ontario Science Centre receives the booking.

Book online or call our Recreational Programs Office, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 416-696-3256.We accept AMEX, Visa or MasterCard. Full payment is required at time of booking.

Book early. Due to the popularity of Sleepovers, most nights fill to capacity. Adding extra participants to a confirmed registration is subject to availability.

Vital Information PackageDownload Sleepover Vital Information PackageBooking ConfirmationWithin three (3) business days of booking, you will be emailed a confirmation letter (PDF) containing a link to download your detailed Sleepover package. If you do not receive your confirmation letter, contact our Recreational Programs Office at 416-696-3256 Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by email at Recreational Programs.

Cancellation / Refund Policy

Cancellations are processed according to the schedule below:

16 days or moreprior to your confirmed Sleepover date

100% Refund(less $64 administration fee for whole group cancellation)

15 days or lessfrom your confirmed Sleepover date

No Refund

An administration fee of $64 is charged for cancellations of whole groups of 10 or more participants. Refunds are made payable only to the group, care of the group's organizer. We reserve the right to cancel any Sleepover, with a full refund.

Participant Number Changes

Call the Recreational Programs Office at 416-696-3256.

Provide your reference number and the number of infants, children, youths and/ or adults you wish to increase or decrease.

To add participants, provide a credit card number with expiry date for payment.

If your decrease in numbers qualifies for a refund, the amount owing will be refunded to the credit card on file for your booking.

Requests to increase your participant numbers will be accepted up to 3 days prior to the date of your Sleepover and are subject to availability.

Requests to decrease your participant numbers will be accepted with a full refund up to 16 days prior to the date of your Sleepover. As there are no refunds 15 days or less from your confirmed Sleepover date, we recommend that you find substitute participants for your unallocated spots.